Sidwell given top honours by FourFourTwo

By Mark Sugar March 5 2005

Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell has been named the best player in the Football League by Four Four Two magazine.The former Arsenal player has impressed greatly since making the switch to the Madejski Stadium in January 2003 and looks set for the Premiership,with or without Reading as his club.

SIDWELL THE BEST

Former Arsenal and England U21 midfielder Steve Sidwell has
been named the best player in the Football League by Four Four Two magazine.

The tenacious player has been superb for the Royals since his £400,000 switch
from Arsenal in January 2003 and has been linked with moves away to Celtic,
Aston Villa, Rangers, Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic all keeping tabs on
the star who looks set for big things in the game.

His team-mate Dave Kitson came in 32nd place after an impressive start to his
Reading career which saw him rewarded with a new 3 and 1/2 year contract last
week.

This poll once again demonstrates things aren't as bad as fans would suggest
as the Royals make the short journey down the M4 today to face there hoops
rivals QPR at Loftus Road.

Steve Coppell and his boys haven't won in the league since Boxing Day last
year and desperately need the win.